February 13, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Crown Molding Installed at the Woolworth Building

The crown molding is cut by carpenters.
Crown molding is cut on site to match the dimensions and angles of the second-floor spaces.

Crown moldings is being installed on the second floor of the Woolworth building as interior restoration work continues. Crews begin by carefully measuring each section to ensure consistent alignment, then cut the molding on site to match the dimensions and angles of the space. The molding is finished in a dark, period-appropriate stain, reinforcing the building’s historic interior character throughout the second-floor spaces.

Dark-stained crown moldings are secured in place as part of second-floor interior detailing.
Dark-stained crown molding is secured in place as part of second-floor interior detailing.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

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